Description
This blend pairs two South American essential oils. Palo santo is distilled from the wood of Bursera graveolens, a tree of the dry coastal forests of Ecuador and Peru, and only wood that has fallen naturally and aged for years is used. Copaiba comes from tall Amazon hardwoods that hold a liquid oleoresin in the trunk; forest communities drill a hole, collect the resin and plug the hole so the tree can be tapped again. Each oil is distilled separately and then blended. Palo santo brings a sweet, citrus-woody note and copaiba a soft, woody, slightly peppery depth.
Details
| Oils in the blend | Palo santo (Bursera graveolens) and copaiba (Copaifera officinalis) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ecuador, Peru, Amazon basin |
| Part used | Fallen wood; trunk oleoresin |
| Extraction | Steam-distilled, then blended |
| Aroma | Woody, sweet, balsamic |
| Ingredients | Bursera graveolens wood oil, Copaifera officinalis resin oil |
Why supply is limited: palo santo is taken only from naturally fallen wood, and copaiba resin is tapped from wild forest trees in small amounts per tree.
How to use
- Diffuser: add 3 to 4 drops to water in your diffuser.
- Massage oil: add 3 drops to a tablespoon (15ml) of carrier oil.
- Perfume: use as a woody base in natural perfume.
Essential oils are concentrated. Always dilute before use on skin, patch test first, keep away from eyes and out of reach of children, and do not take internally. If you are pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor before use.
FAQs
What does this blend smell like?
Sweet and woody from palo santo, with a soft, balsamic depth from copaiba.
Is the palo santo cut from living trees?
No. Only fallen, naturally dead wood is used.
What does it blend with?
Frankincense, cedarwood, orange and lavender.
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